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This Didn't Amuse Me At All!
by Brandon (movies profile)
Feb 4, 2009
Whenever I think of this film, three things come to mind: one- what was that director smoking (and where can I get some), two- were these actors kidding us, and three- who allowed this film to even make it to the big screen?
My encounter with this movie has not been a good one. From beginning to end, I found myself wanting to be anywhere else but in that theatre. I nearly dislocated my jaw yawning and after the film was done I caught myself popping an aspirin because my head was killing me.
For those of you who haven't seen the trailer (or guess what the film may already be from the title alone), The Muse is about a middle age, struggling screenwriter, Steven Phillips (played by Albert Brooks), who encounters a modern day muse, Sarah Little (Sharon Stone), who says she can help with is writing. But in this process of giving, he finds out that Sarah does a lot of taking as well. The film also stars Andie MacDowell, who plays Laura Phillips (Steven's wife).
The script, direction and storyline of the film were enough to drive a person up a wall- they were cliché, unimaginative, non-humorous, and ultimately dull. The film aimed to be a witty/intelligent comedy, but failed miserably. The story was predictable as heck and would probably be a more suitable film for individuals 12 and under. There were many scenes in the film where you question, “What is the point of this,” or, “Why is this taking so long.” There was nothing comedic about the film at all- I can honestly say I laughed once, and I can barely remember that scene.
The acting in this film was just as bad. Poor efforts on Andie MacDowell’s and Sharon Stone’s part. Stone’s role actually had the potential to be somewhat funny, but she just couldn’t live up to the role. She lacked the charisma for it- there are plenty of other women I can see playing that role (i.e. Elizabeth Hurley, Cameron Diaz, etc.) Sharon Stone really needs to stick to drama- comedy doesn’t seem to be her cup of tea (or action, for that matter, but we won’t go into that). Albert Brooks, however, did a decent job. Not his best, but he a great job with the bad lines that he had to work with.
Here is a TRUE example of how bad the film was: when I saw it in theatres there were over 40 people in it. Ten of them requested their money back, 20 nearly (or did) doze off, few actually left the theatre (period) and only a group of three old women actually said they liked it. Needless to say, this movie isn’t promising. Do yourself a favor and avoid this film like it was the plague. Don’t waste a dime on it and don’t waste your valuable time watching it. |
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